Technique × Medicine × Artistry,
the Motential Difference
From consultation and hairline design to extraction, implantation and follow-up — Dr. Injae Lee personally performs the entire process.
Hair Transplantation Is
Both Medicine and Art
Transplanting the same follicles can produce completely different results. The curve of the hairline, the angle at which hair grows, the distribution of density — these fine details separate an obvious transplant from one that looks like it was always there.
Motential approaches hair transplantation as an art completed where medicine meets technique. Rather than pushing for larger graft counts, we put natural, long-lasting results first.
Designed Beautifully,
with an Overwhelming Aesthetic
Sculptures and paintings created by the director himself — the aesthetic eye that reads a face in three dimensions is the very foundation of hairline design.
Not a Single Follicle Wasted,
from Extraction to Implantation
FUE hair transplantation is not a surgery that can be delegated. Both extraction and implantation are performed by the director himself.
Follicle Extraction
Under high-magnification loupes, a rotating cylindrical micro punch safely separates each follicle from the surrounding tissue, one by one.
- Graft survival comes first — so every extracted follicle can grow back strong.
- A multiphasic punch with finely tuned rotation, oscillation and vibration reduces follicle damage.
- Extracted follicles are immediately stored in an organ-transplant-grade preservation solution.
Design Implantation
Extracted follicles are implanted into the hairline, crown and other recipient areas exactly as designed in advance.
- Delicate implantation that considers even the direction and angle of hair growth.
- Density distribution and line curvature are engineered for hair that looks like it was always there.
- Consistent precision, possible because we focus on one patient a day.
From Extraction to Implantation, in Person
Donor extraction, follicle separation, precision implantation — the director performs the entire process
The open operating room · See how family can watch the surgery →
8 Reasons Motential
Hair Transplants Are Different
The difference in results is made where technique, medicine and artistic sense meet.
One Patient a Day
The director focuses on a single patient each day, handling everything from consultation to surgery in person.
ABHRS Board Certified
One of only a few doctors in Korea with the ABHRS credential, held by roughly 250–300 doctors worldwide.
High-Precision Diagnosis
AFS 3D and AI microscopy precisely analyze scalp condition, follicle growth stages and hair loss patterns.AFS 3D × AI Microscopy
Advanced Equipment
A multiphasic punch system controlling rotation, oscillation and vibration — high-end equipment rare even in Korea — reduces follicle damage.
Awake, Pain-Managed
The AirNOX system eases anesthesia discomfort and keeps you comfortable throughout surgery.
Golden-Ratio Design
Drawing on training in sculpture and drawing, the director analyzes the face in 3D to design the most flattering golden-ratio hairline.
Team Procedure
Skilled follicle technicians work on site under high-magnification microscopes.
Non-Shaven Method
Non-incision technique without shaving — return to daily life the day after surgery.
Real Hair Transplant Results
From hairline correction to crown density restoration — real cases where natural results came first.
※ Results may vary depending on individual scalp condition, lifestyle and other factors.
More Important than Survival Rate:
Design
Even with survival near 100%, an awkward hairline is not a good result. The quality of a hair transplant ultimately comes down to how natural it looks.
Every face is different, and it must be seen in 3D, not as a flat plane. Motential studies your forehead proportions and facial curves in three dimensions to design the line that suits you best. It all begins with a thorough consultation.
Surgery Is Not the End
5 Stages of Aftercare
A structured care program that sees graft survival and results through.
The Day After Surgery
Shampoo service and disinfection start recovery on the right foot.
Week 2
Low-level laser therapy and exosome injections support scalp recovery.
Month 6 · Year 1
Microscopic examination confirms graft survival and tracks progress.
Home Care
A home-care kit is provided, with free lifetime prescriptions to continue your care.
Guaranteed Reinforcement
If results fall short of expectations, we take responsibility with additional reinforcement procedures.
A 5-stage care system that stays with you for a full year after surgery
After Surgery Is the Real Beginning
A hair transplant does not end with surgery. Motential treats it as a one-year project while results settle in. If anything falls short of what was promised in consultation, we take responsibility — reinforcement retouching or SMP to supplement density and cover scars.
Total Prices, Upfront
Tax-inclusive totals · no extra charge on the day · prices listed per number of hairs.
| Type | 1,000 hairs | 2,000 hairs | 3,000 hairs |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUE (shaven) | On request | KRW 4,400,000 | KRW 6,600,000 |
| FUE (non-shaven, +20%) | On request | KRW 5,280,000 | KRW 7,920,000 |
| Per hair (shaven / non-shaven) | — | ₩2,200 / ₩2,640 | ₩2,200 / ₩2,640 |
Prices are tax-inclusive totals with no extra charge on the day of surgery; anesthesia, post-op medication and follow-up are included. Final hair count and price are confirmed after examining your scalp and donor area.
· A “hair” is one strand; a “graft (follicle)” contains 1–3 hairs. We list both units on every quote.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q.Is hairline correction different from a hair transplant?
Q.How many hairs does a typical male M-shape transplant need?
Q.How many hairs does female hairline correction usually need?
Q.What is the difference between follicles and hairs?
Q.Does the shedding phase after a transplant always happen?
Q.When will new hair become visible after a transplant?
Q.I do not want the dark, unnatural front line of old-style transplants. Can it look natural?
Q.Do I have to take hair loss medication after a transplant?
Q.My donor hair is thin and sparse. Will a transplant still be effective?
Q.Can hair from the sides of the head be used, not just the back?
Q.Can transplanted areas be dyed or bleached?
Q.How long should I be especially careful after surgery?
Q.Will I be asleep under sedation?
Q.Can the transplanted line be removed if I do not like it?
Q.Is a free touch-up available after one year?
Q.Does a hair transplant last a lifetime?
Q.What is the difference between strip (FUT) and FUE transplants?
Q.Will there be scars after a transplant?
Q.How long does the surgery take?
General Questions
Q.Can I have the procedure or surgery on the same day as my consultation?
Q.How is the cost determined?
Q.Can transplants or SMP done at other clinics be corrected?
Q.Can I get a rough consultation just by sending photos?
Q.I am not sure which treatment is right for me.
Q.Does the director personally handle consultations and procedures?
Q.Is consultation available in Japanese?
Dr. Injae Lee
Performs Every Surgery
Director of Motential Clinic · Injae Lee, MD
Consultation, diagnosis, design, surgery and aftercare — the director takes part in every step, adding artistic sense to medical precision to design the most natural result.
- ABHRS Diplomate · official passing record linked
- KSHRS official executive record · ISHRS 2024 Directory: Associate Member
- Former Director of NewHair Clinic · Key Doctor of Abio Materials
- Featured on EBS, SBS, JTBC, MBN, tvN and more
International and Korean Board Certifications
Surgery performed by a director certified by the ABHRS and the Korean Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (KSHRS)
Start with a Diagnosis
The director examines you personally and gives honest guidance on what is possible and how.